Thanksgiving recipe: Turkey, sage and chestnut stuffing meatballs

Give your roast some pre Christmas sparkle with these cute bite-sized stuffing meatballs. Made with traditional flavours of sage and chestnut, but without the bread, for a healthy low carb twist on a Thanksgiving family favourite.

GF - grain free / gluten free

DF - Dairy free

RSF - Refined sugar free

Makes 20 - 25 stuffing meatballs 

Ingredients

• 300g turkey mince
• 200g pork mince
• 90g chestnuts, chopped
• 2 small carrots
• 1 celery stick 
• 1 large banana shallot 
• 20 fresh sage leaves, chopped
• 5 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons of ground almonds 
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Method  

Preheat the oven to 200C (fan assisted).

Prepare the vegetables by peeling the carrots, onion and garlic.  Finely dice, along with the celery.  Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan and add the diced vegetables.  Add a pinch of salt, the chopped sage and thyme and sweat for 3 minutes until soft. 

In a bowl, add the minced turkey, pork, vegetables, ground almonds, chopped chestnuts, a pinch of salt and pepper and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.  Mix well.

Roll into small balls, about 2cm in diameter.  Place on a baking tray and roast in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes.  Drain any juices and turn half way through to ensure even cooking.  

Served here with sautéed kale in coconut oil and chopped almonds. 

A perfect addition to any Thanksgiving dinner.

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